Questions & Answers about Hij is een trouwe partner.
Why is it trouwe with an -e at the end, instead of just trouw?
In Dutch, adjectives usually get an -e ending when they come before a noun. Because partner is a de-word (de partner), the adjective takes the -e even after een (a). You only leave the -e off when you have een followed by a het-word.
Does trouwe always mean "faithful" in a romantic sense?
Not necessarily! While it translates to "faithful" here, trouw is also the standard word for "loyal". You can use it to describe a loyal friend (een trouwe vriend) or even a loyal dog (een trouwe hond).
Is the word partner used exactly the same way as in English?
Yes, partner is a loanword from English and means the same thing. Because it refers to a person, it is a de-word (de partner). The pronunciation is very similar to English, but usually spoken with a more distinct Dutch "r" sound.
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